Membership

“An Alpha Phi Alpha member’s greatest interest is outside of himself.”

Membership in Alpha Phi Alpha is a lifelong commitment to intellectual excellence and service to our communities. It requires dedication and hard work. We are not seeking candidates whose chief interests are in themselves but in the uplift of others.

We value those who believe their membership in Alpha Phi Alpha is a presentation of their commitment to:

  • Knowledge

  • Achievement

  • Quality

  • Honor

  • Service

  • Integrity

  • Excellence

  • Community

NOTABLE ALPHAS

    • William J. Barber II (ΓΒ)

    • Cornell William Brooks (ΔΦ)

    • John Hope (ΕΛ)

    • Lyman T. Johnson (Γ)

    • Martin Luther King Jr. (Σ)

    • Martin Luther King III (ΗΛ)

    • Channing Heggie Tobias (Β)

    • Walter Carrington (Σ)

    • William Thaddeus Coleman Jr. (Ψ)

    • David Dinkins (Β)

    • Charles Hamilton Houston (Σ)

    • Thurgood Marshall (Ν)

    • Westley Moore (ΣΣ)

    • Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (Η)

    • Henry Brown (ΑΗΛ)

    • Norris Herndon (Σ)

    • Eugene Jackson (ΕΨ)

    • John H. Johnson (Θ)

    • Samuel Pierce (Α)

    • Jonathan Rodgers (ΑΕ)

    • Don Thompson (ΓΡ)

    • Herman Branson (ΒΓ)

    • James Cheek (ΒΡ)

    • John Hope (ΕΛ)

    • John H. Lewis (Ζ)

    • Henry Ponder (ΒΚ)

    • John B. Slaughter (ΚΤ)

    • Charles H. Wesley (Ζ)

    • Jerry Butler (ΞΛ)

    • Duke Ellington (ΑΖΛ)

    • Lionel Hampton (Φ)

    • Donny Hathaway (Β)

    • Fletcher Henderson (ΑΦ)

    • Lionel Richie (ΑΝΛ)

    • Noble Sissle (Θ)

    • Herman Branson (ΒΓ)

    • George Sherman Carter (Ν)

    • Lloyd Hall (Θ)

    • Julian Herman Lewis (Θ)

    • Earl W. Renfroe (Θ)

    • J. Marshall Shepherd (ΙΔ)

    • Louis Wade Sullivan (ΑΡ)

    • Dave Albritton (Κ)

    • Don Barksdale (ΓΞ)

    • Otis Davis (ΑΔ)

    • Jesse Owens (Κ)

    • Mike Powell (ΟΕ)

    • Nate Archibald (ΘΔΛ)

    • Bobby Bell (Μ)

    • John Hurst Adams (ΑΟ)

    • James H. Cone (ΒΧ)

    • Cain Hope Felder (Β)

    • T.J. Jemison (ΒΥ)

    • Martin Luther King Jr. (Σ)

    • Otis Moss Jr. (ΑΡ)

    • Clementa C. Pinckney (ΓΓ)

MEMBERSHIP & ELIGIBILITY

Who is eligible to join?

The Rho Nu Chapter serves as the designated chapter for aspirants studying at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard College, Tufts University, and Babson College. Aspirants must be full-time undergraduate students.

Can I join a different chapter than PN?

If you are an undergraduate student studying at MIT, Harvard, Tufts, or Babson you may only join through the Rho Nu Chapter. All college graduates are eligible for membership at one of our alumni chapters.

Where can I learn more?

More information on eligibility and the application process is available at https://apa1906.net/membership/.

Is there a GPA Requirement?

The national GPA requirement for eligibility is a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The Rho Nu Chapter seeks aspirants holding a minimum of 3.0, but may make exceptions for extraordinary circumstances.

Is Alpha Phi Alpha only for Black men?

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.® does not discriminate against aspirants due to religion, race, or creed. Alpha has been interracial since 1945, and accepts all male-identifying individuals.

How do I go about joining?

In Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.® the “fraternity” comes first. It is important to be well research on the organization, be an active participant in Rho Nu Chapter events, and build relationships with current undergraduate members.

CHAPTER ALUMNI

  • Roger Fairfax, Jr.

    Spring 1991 • Harvard College
    Dean & Professor of Law

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  • Taj Clayton

    Spring 1997 • Harvard College
    Litigation Partner

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  • Drake Johnson

    Fall 2019 • Harvard College
    Special Assistant, Office of Governor Wes Moore (MD)

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  • Joe Brown

    Spring 2004 • M.I.T.
    Dance Choreographer and Educator

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  • Matthew Kincaid

    Spring 2004 • Tufts University
    Anti-Racism Educator and Activist

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  • Phillip Aubrey

    Spring 2015 • Babson College
    Investing Entrepreneur and Founder

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  • Paul Rowe

    Spring 1992 • Harvard College
    Vice President & Head of Medical

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  • Nelson Boyce

    Spring 1992 • Harvard College
    Managing Director

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  • Craig Robinson

    Spring 1994 • M.I.T.
    Board Director, Advisor & former C-Suite Exec

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  • Greg Shell, Sr.

    Spring 1994 • M.I.T.
    Partner in Sustainability Investing Head of Inclusive Growth Strategy

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  • Byron McLain

    Spring 1999 • Harvard College
    Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations Partner

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  • Jonathan White

    Spring 2000 • M.I.T.
    Judicial Law Clerk Director of Policy & Engagement

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  • Saladin Patterson

    Spring 1993 • M.I.T.
    Writer & Producer

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  • Bradley Edwards

    Spring 2004 • M.I.T.
    Director of Nonfiction Sports

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  • Jacob Wamala

    Fall 2010 • M.I.T.
    Global Research Analyst

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  • Etienne Toussaint

    Spring 2004 • M.I.T.
    Associate Professor of Law

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